Poldark Series 3 [DVD] [2017]

Discs in good condition

We are devoted Winston Graham readers and have some mixed feelings about the subtleties of (especially) Ross and Demelza's relationship and personalities which are extinguished in the modernity of this adaptation. In the books both main characters have a delightful sense of humour and are much gentler with one another. Demelza has a magical connection to people and nature which far surpasses the contemporary strong woman image written for and portrayed by the actress in this series. And Ross is more complex in the books.Yet we do love this series. The setting, music, actors, horses and care that has gone into it's making are all wonderful. And Debbie Horsfield has done a masterful job cramming as much story into these hours as possible.I live in Alaska and finally had to buy a region free DVD player so we could see all the special features and listen to the commentaries on the UK DVDs which are NOT on the US DVDs. We are appreciative of the extras on the UK DVDs and the quality of this drama.

This series just keeps getting better and better. Every thing the standard of acting, the scripts, the locations, photography bringing Cornwall vividly to life and the music!!!! Best dramas onot British television!! It has everything drama, passion, betrayal, intrigue, shipwrecks and smuggling. A Romantic Hero like no other and a villainous adversary jealous of the hero who measures everthing in terms of coin or what he can milk some thing for. I cannot recommend it highly enough and if you haven't seen it get the first series and follow it through, you will not be disappointed

While the acting in Poldark continues to be excellent and the storyline just as compelling, the script seemed to jar at times in this third series with out-of-character behaviour (Sam the "rare, kind man" apparently ready to use physical force) or just plainly ridiculous scenes (the gravedigging scene). The first two series were more true to the books and more credible, this third series a bit disappointing, though it did bring us a simply wonderful Geoffrey-Charles.

I started watching Poldark series 3 this summer and got completely hooked straight away due to the beautiful scenery, excellent storylines and good development of each character throughout the series. I have bought a few of the books and cannot wait to start reading them. Will definitely tune into series 4 of this excellent BBC adaption based on the books by Winston Graham next summer. A must buy for any fans of Aidan Turner or the Winston Graham books.

I like season 3 and enjoy the actors performances and the series follows the books fairly close. It's just that compared to f.i Outlander (which I am addicted to), the book story of Poldark is a bit less exciting and the depth of the characters less explored - but to be fair that is rather a judgement of the books.

If you like period dramas then this one is for you

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